Schedule
Here is a basic overview of the schedule for the March trek.
Please note that this is a guide only.
Friday
March 6th
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Set up
The Trustees and others will be onsite at Camp 1 to begin to get organised for everyones arrival.
You are more than welcome to arrive this day as well - but please note that no services (i.e. toilets, showers and catering) will be available until Saturday evening.
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Saturday
MArch 7th
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Arrival Day
We expect most people to arrive this day.
The Airport Shuttle will be collecting those who have registered from the airports and delivering them to Te Hapua.
The End Camp Shuttle will be leaving Kohukohu at 2pm - please make sure you are there on time!
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6.00pm
First Muster
The official start to the Trek for Life! Here we will introduce people, welcome everyone who has come, and run through basic housekeeping rules etc etc.
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7.00pm
Dinner
Our friends at Ani’s Catering will be putting up the first delicious Buffet Dinner
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Socialising
Herekino Tavern have bought a range of beverages for you to purchase and enjoy, or you are more than welcome to BYO, and we hope you will spend some time in the Marquee getting to know your fellow Trekkers!
Sunday to Tuesday
March 8th - 10th
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Wake up with the Sun
You will see your Marshalls getting ready to head out, and many horse riders choose to catch their horses now to give them their breakfast.
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6.30am - 7.30am
Breakfast
There will be a Buffet Breakfast available in the Marquee, along with the fixtures for you to pack your own lunch.
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8.30am - ish
Head Out
The exact times for departure will be given at Muster - along with some info about today’s route.
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Lunch
The Lunch stop will be approximately halfway along the route. There will be the Fuel Stop (with hot water, tea, coffee and Milo - bring your own cup!) and some snacks available for purchase, along with some toilets.
Of course you may choose to have your lunch break at a scenic point along the route!
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Arrive back at Camp
Trekkers generally begin trickling back into camp from mid-afternoon.
This is time to set up your camp for the night, relax, have a shower, or even book a massage if you like!
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6.00pm
Muster
Gather in the Marquee to recap on the day and hear about tomorrow’s route!
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7.00pm
Dinner
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Socialising
Herekino Tavern have bought a range of beverages for you to purchase and enjoy, or you are more than welcome to BYO, and we hope you will spend some time in the Marquee getting to know your fellow Trekkers!
Wednesday
March 11th - REST DAY
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7.00am-8.00am
Breakfast
There will be a Buffet Breakfast available in the Marquee, along with the fixtures for you to make your own lunch.
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Relax
Today is your Rest Day!
Use this day to relax, and venture out at your own pace to explore what the area has to offer.
There may be scheduled activities or pick-ups/drop-offs that you can take advantage of - these will be mentioned at Muster, and info will be available at the Information Caravan.
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6.00pm
Muster
Gather in the Marquee to recap on the day and hear about tomorrow’s route!
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7.00pm
Dinner
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Socialising
Herekino Tavern have bought a range of beverages for you to purchase and enjoy, or you are more than welcome to BYO, and we hope you will spend some time in the Marquee getting to know your fellow Trekkers!
Thursday to Saturday
March 12th - 14th
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Wake up with the Sun
You will see your Marshalls getting ready to head out, and many horse riders choose to catch their horses now to give them their breakfast.
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6.30am - 7.30am
Breakfast
There will be a Buffet Breakfast available in the Marquee, along with the fixtures for you to pack your own lunch.
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8.30am - ish
Head Out
The exact times for departure will be given at Muster - along with some info about today’s route.
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Lunch
The Lunch stop will be approximately halfway along the route. There will be the Fuel Stop (with hot water, tea, coffee and Milo - bring your own cup!) and some snacks available for purchase, along with some toilets.
Of course you may choose to have your lunch break at a scenic point along the route!
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Arrive back at Camp
Trekkers generally begin trickling back into camp from mid-afternoon.
This is time to set up your camp for the night, relax, have a shower, or even book a massage if you like!
–
6.00pm
Muster
Gather in the Marquee to recap on the day and hear about tomorrow’s route!
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7.00pm
Dinner
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Socialising
Herekino Tavern have bought a range of beverages for you to purchase and enjoy, or you are more than welcome to BYO, and we hope you will spend some time in the Marquee getting to know your fellow Trekkers!
Sunday
MArch 15th
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6.30am - 7.30am
Breakfast
There will be a Buffet Breakfast available in the Marquee.
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Departure Day
People will be heading out at all times as they make their way home.
The Airport Shuttle will depart at the time given at Muster.
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